Orion Showcases Benefits of Hiring Veterans at Upcoming Events

National Hiring Conference Connects Military Officers to Career
Leadership Positions; Orion Senior Vice President to Speak
on Military Talent at Industry Conference

March 02, 2017 02:35 PM Eastern Standard Time

CARY, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orion,
the nation’s largest military talent firm, keeps Veteran hiring a
priority for corporate recruiters seeking to positively impact their
companies’ bottom line by adding military talent to their ranks. This
month, their efforts continue with a national hiring event and
participation in a major manufacturing conference. At 4.5 percent, the
Veteran unemployment rate remains below the national average thanks
to government programs and the recognition of the value that Veterans
bring to the workplace.

Over 100 Career Opportunities Available for Veterans at Orion’s
National Distinguished Candidate Conference, March 6-7 at Wyndham Dallas
Suites

Since 2006, Orion’s National
Distinguished Candidate Conferences have connected thousands of
transitioning Military Officers to global organizations looking to
develop a strong pipeline of future leaders. In 2016, nearly 600
companies hired military officers for roles in Engineering, Sales,
Leadership Development, and Operations Management.

The March 6-7 event is expected to attract nearly 100 top-tier military
candidates and over 50 companies, including Lutron, Samsung Austin
Semiconductor and Stryker. During the conference, candidates have the
opportunity to meet and network with recruiters and hiring managers at
planned events outside the formal interview process as well as attend
company presentations. Additionally, the Jack Welch Management Institute
will attend to present its online MBA program.

“While the climate today for Junior Military Officer hiring is extremely
favorable, both employers and transitioning JMOs still face challenges,”
states Mike Starich, CEO of Orion. “Many employers lack an understanding
of Military Officer backgrounds and encounter difficulties throughout
the entire hiring process. This can cause frustration over program
results from within a company as well as discourage Officers who have a
negative experience.”

Starich added, “Our hiring events address these issues by working with
recruiters and hiring managers to assess their talent needs and bring
them face-to-face with Officers who have consistently distinguished
themselves from their peers in terms of background, education and
military performance. Most importantly, we facilitate the match between
the employer and the right candidates, and help the employer win
those candidates they ultimately select.”

Art Hartman, Senior Military Relations Officer for Stryker,
delivers the keynote for the event and will share his transition
experience from the Army into the civilian workforce. For more
information on this event and upcoming hiring national conferences go
to: Distinguished
Candidate Conferences.

Orion International Senior Vice President to Address Equipment
Manufacturers on Military Labor Solutions

On March 7, Orion Senior Vice President – Strategic Programs, David Coe,
will participate in a distinguished panel discussion at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG
2017 on alternative sources of skilled labor for the manufacturing
equipment industry. From insights into the background and experience of
military talent to the development of Veteran outreach campaigns, Coe’s presentation
will offer best practices and options for employers interested in
developing or improving their Veteran hiring programs.

“While Veterans are a top tier recruiting target for Fortune 500
companies, only a small percentage of Human Resource departments are
satisfied with their Veteran hiring programs,” explains Coe.
“Unfortunately, there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to hiring
Veterans and traditional civilian recruiting methods often fall short in
reaching military talent.”

Coe added, “In addition to learning which roles are ideally suited to
military within their company, it’s important for employers to
understand the uniqueness of a Veteran’s job search situation and how to
support them in their transition into the civilian world. Putting this
knowledge into practice goes a long way in helping to establish high
quality military candidate pipelines and filling positions faster.”

Sponsored by the American
Equipment Manufacturers Association, CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 attracts
over 130,000 construction industry professionals from around the world.
The event runs from March 7 – 11 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

About Orion

Headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, Orion provides a total talent
solution for businesses nationwide. In response to demand from clients
for additional services to improve recruiting processes and internal
hiring capabilities, Orion expanded into Skilled Talent Acquisition and
Recruitment Optimization with the acquisition of Novotus in 2016. Today,
Orion Novotus is an Orion company dedicated to transforming recruitment
operations to deliver fundamentally better outcomes. Visit us at www.orioninternational.com.